Long Line Rescue

• Helicopter needed to rescue injured hiker from rocky terrain near Osoyoos

  The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department said the hiker was located during the early hours, cold and injured, but that a high-angle rescue was needed.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
  
• Stranded climbers airlifted from North Shore’s West Lion

  It's just the latest in what search-and-rescue crews say has been an explosion in call-outs.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2020
  
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• UPDATE: Kelowna rescue team called to Canyon Falls Park

  Located in the Upper Mission, Canyon Falls Park is a popular site for hiking.

  Sep 3, 2019
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• Man tumbles over 18-metre Kelowna cliff while attempting to relieve himself

  "He was in a definite amount of pain when we got to him," Kelowna Fire Department platoon captain Tim Light said.

  News

  Jun 11, 2019
• Injured woman rescued from Kelowna hiking trail

  Emergency crews were called to the Paul's Tomb area near Knox Mountain Park to rescue an injured woman on Wednesday afternoon. 

  May 15, 2019
• Helicopter called in to rescue injured cyclist in South Okanagan

  A cycling accident late Saturday afternoon prompted a helicopter rescue in the South Okanagan.

  News

  Sep 23, 2018
• Osoyoos firefighters respond after vehicle rolls down embankment on Highway 3

  A vehicle left the highway and rolled about 18 metres down the embankment, a fire official said.

  Jul 11, 2018
• Penticton SAR rescues injured hunter near Keremeos

  An injured hunter had to be rescued via helicopter yesterday afternoon after suffering a serious cut.

  Oct 10, 2015